Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C

112 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 24 inspections at Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 12 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE DRY STORAGE/REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF UNFINISHED DRYWALL OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER THE WALL SECTION SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS FOUR QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE BASIN WAS FILLED WITH ALMOND MILK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT COFFEE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
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May 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. RAW TURKEY, PORK BROTH, BROCCOLI SLAW, COOKED MAC N CHEESE, PORK SAUSAGES, PORK BELLY, SALMON, CHICKEN STOCK, AND BEEF BRISKET ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPPING MEAT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (1 OUT OF 3) WITH HOT WATER AT 80F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100-120F.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE 2 UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENITLATION HOODS LOCATED IN GREEN STREET SMOKED MEATS AND HIGH FIVE RAMEN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 5 large containers 25lbs each of cooked beans held at 48.9f in walk-in cooler, placed in cooler a day before. instructed to hold Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 125 lbs of cooked beans discarded valued at $700
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: using cloth towels to dry wet utensils. instructed to air dry aonly
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82
Jul 27, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF TABLE AT EAST PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jun 16, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF TABLE AT EAST PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Oct 20, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND RAMEN KITCHEN TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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Jul 1, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF COOKED SMOKED BEEF BRISKET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56F IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD, COOKED SMOKED BRISKET, COOKED PORK BELLY,BROCCOLI SALAD ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE BAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... ON LIQUOR POURING NOZZLES, ON ICE BINS, FLYING NEAR DUMP SINKS , AND ON TOP OF THE DRINKING GLASS BRIMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. INTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF A LICENSEE HOLDER.
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Apr 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN REAR, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON MAIN, 2ND FLOOR,AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Apr 11, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A HOLD HOLDING UNIT, AND STORED ON THE TOP OF A PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 15 LBS OF PULLED PORK, 127F, VALUED AT $130. 50 LBS OF SALADS: POTATO, MACARONI, BROCCOLI, TEMPS RANGED FROM 50F TO 57F, VALUED AT $350. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE, AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE PRESENT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 1/17/2017. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-010.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN REAR, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON MAIN, 2ND FLOOR,AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINES IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD.
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Jan 17, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOOD BURNING OVEN INTERIOR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PAINT AT SUPPORT COLUMN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT RESTAURANT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE TO STORE NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON STEAM UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMP, MIX CORN AND BEEF, READING 127-130'F, ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS AND $370.00 IN VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 140'F OR ABOVE. CITATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTRY ITEMS IN CAFE AREA AT FRONT COUNTER NOT WRAPPED AND COVER, NOT PROTECTED FROM THE CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ONCE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 09/06/2016, REPORT #1953810, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOOD BURNING OVEN INTERIOR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PAINT AT SUPPORT COLUMN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT RESTAURANT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE TO STORE NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Sep 6, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING IN LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN LARGE, DEEP PANS IN WALK-IN COOLER: BAKED BEANS 46.8F (DATED YESTERDAY 8/27), BAKED BEANS 44.8F. MACARONI SALAD 54.1F (8/27), BROCCOLI SLAW 45.1F. CONTAINER OF MISO (SOY AND TOFU) AT 52.8F AND COOKED NOODLES AT 49.0F IN LOWER LEVEL PREP COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED OBSERVED UNCLEAN UTENSILS AND MILK IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK CLEAN, BASIN EMPTY, AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE . EXPOSED WATER PIPES LOCATEDS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE PREP TABLE AT NEWLY ADDED LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME. EXPOSED PIPES CAN NOT BE LOCATED ABOVE PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR FOR GREEN ST MEATS AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTOOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE BEVERAGE STRAWS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STRAINERS OBSERVED IN ALL BASINS OF SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO HAVE STRAINERS STORED IN SINKS DESIGNATED AS DUMP SINKS.
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Oct 13, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.
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Aug 21, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.
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Aug 14, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH CLAMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG AND ORIGINAL PACKAGING ATTACHED TO PRODUCT. MUST KEEP PRODUCT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND TAG ATTACHED UNTIL ALL PRODUCT IS PREPARED AND SOLD AND KEEP TAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTERWARDS ON PREMISES. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). 6 LB VALUED AT $75 DISCARDED.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 4-DRAWER REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.1F-47.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BEING COOLED IN DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS WITH PREP DATES OF 8-13-15 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS-51.2F, COOKED CHILLI-47.1F, POTATO SALAD-48.7F, SMOKED PASTRAMI-45.1F, MACARONI SALAD-51.6F. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW COBTAINERS WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 200LB VALUED AT $500 DISCARDED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. 5 LARGE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, 5 SMALL FLIES ALSO OBSERVED FLYING AROUND ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOFED, A LARGE OPENING FOUND AT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR(1/4IN GAP 3 INCHES WIDE). MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO REQUEST A VISIT AND REPAIR REAR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.
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Sep 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE NECESSARY OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT/WALL PAPER NOTED AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN LARGE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR.
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Oct 15, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF DINING ROOM WALLS ARE OF BRICK; SEALANT HAS BEEN APPLIED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY MORE SEALANT TO AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C.

Has Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen/Sawada C is inspected around two times per year on average.